Population ages 65 and above, male in Thailand

Thailand: Population ages 65 and above, male was 14.3% in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
14.3%
Change on year
up 4.2%
World rank
59th
of 215 countries
All-time high
14.3%
in 2025
All-time low
2.4%
in 1962
Years of data
66
1960–2025

Population ages 65 and above, male in Thailand, 1960–2025

2.557.51012.515196019922025

Source: World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division. Measured in % of male population.

Analysis

The most recent figure for population ages 65 and above, male in Thailand is 14.3%, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 66 years on record.

That represents a change of up 4.2% on the previous year and up 54.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, population ages 65 and above, male in Thailand peaked at 14.3% in 2025 and was at its lowest, 2.4%, in 1962.

That places Thailand 59th out of 215 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 2.4% 2.4% 2.5% 10
1970s 2.6% 2.5% 2.8% 10
1980s 3.0% 2.8% 3.3% 10
1990s 4.2% 3.4% 5.2% 10
2000s 6.6% 5.5% 7.5% 10
2010s 9.2% 7.7% 11.0% 10
2020s 12.9% 11.5% 14.3% 6

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Frequently asked questions

What is population ages 65 and above, male in Thailand?
Population ages 65 and above, male in Thailand was 14.3% in 2025, according to World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
What is the highest population ages 65 and above, male recorded in Thailand?
The highest recorded value was 14.3% in 2025.
What is the lowest population ages 65 and above, male recorded in Thailand?
The lowest recorded value was 2.4% in 1962.
How does Thailand rank for population ages 65 and above, male?
Thailand ranks 59th out of 215 countries with data for 2025.
Is population ages 65 and above, male rising or falling in Thailand?
Over the last ten years it is up 54.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Thailand data come from?
The figures come from World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division, published as part of Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population)
Unit
% of male population
Source
World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
264 places, 17,424 data points, 1960–2025
Last refreshed

Male population 65 years of age or older as a percentage of the total male population. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.